Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it's over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland's densest rainforest and to view the colorful alpine moss gardens before joining the 3-hour Doubtful Sound Cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.

Boat is stopped in doubtful sound,weather is great and not a lot of wind which allows the water to be very calm nearly ...

Photo by: David D
Australia,
04
2009

A fishing hut in the sound

Cruise boat stopped here to show how there was no noise other than nature

Photo by: David D
Australia,
04
2009

Nice scenery of Doubtful Sound

Another part of Doubtful Sound

Photo by: David D
Australia,
04
2009

Looking down at Doubtful Sound

From Wilamont pass

Photo by: Robin B
USA,
04
2009

Black & white

It was beautiful even in the rain

Photo by: Robin B
USA,
04
2009

Cruising

From the back of the boat

Photo by: Robin B
USA,
04
2009

Color version

Looking at the steep hills

Photo by: Robin B
USA,
04
2009

Tons of waterfalls

We probably saw 50 rainfalls that day

Photo by: Robin B
USA,
04
2009

Bring a raincoat - just in ...

Doubtful Sound, where you won't hear a sound!

Photo by: Robin B
USA,
04
2009

What You Can Expect

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

You'll be picked up from your Te Anau hotel and travel to Lake Manapouri to West Arm. You'll board a coach and cross over the 670-meter high Wilmot Pass. You'll stop here to view Doubtful Sound far below. Your journey continues to Deep Cove where you'll board a spacious catamaran for a three-hour Doubful Sound Wilderness Cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. The skipper will provide detailed commentary and point out highlights.

Ten times larger than Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound is an unspoiled wilderness of many moods, one minute clear, blue and sun drenched, the next mysterious and mist shrouded. A wild place of dense rainforest, rugged peaks, cascading waterfalls and deep still waters quiet, serene and green.

Keep a look out for wildlife as bottlenose dolphins frequently come alongside the vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around the fiord and rare penguins can at times be observed.

Customer Reviews

This was an excellent experience. We travelled from Te Anau and all arrangements with the tour company were spot on! It really was well organised, with the actual cruise on Doubtful Sound full of interesting information and side attractions. We'd previously visited Milford Sound --this was better!

This is a great trip. Folks were great and the scenery is spectacular. Much nicer than the Milford sound since there aren't nearly as many boats and planes buzzing around. I would highly recommend it. WE saw fur seals, albatross, and dolphins.

Started off dull and overcast and was a bit disappointed but then the sun broke through and the cruise was just absolutely fantastic. The views were outstanding and enjoyed the company of very friendly people. Staff were very attentive and the commentary was excellent. Very enjoyable day for both of us.

Very professional, knowledgeable crew. A terrific and interesting day out. Shame we didn't get to see more wildlife.

Details

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lake Manapouri cruise

3-hour Doubtful Sound cruise

Transport by air-conditioned coach

Live commentary on board

Exclusions

Food and drinks

Additional info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Cruise maximum capacity: 90 people

Not wheelchair accessible

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Duration

9 hours (approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:15pm

7am DepartureCode: 7AM

7am departure Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

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